Legend

Inaugural Inductee

Louise Wendling

Louise Wendling, former country manager and chair of Costco Wholesale Canada, began her illustrious 38-year career in retailing with the Hudson Bay Co. In 1986, she co-founded Price Club—which later merged with Costco—and launched the warehouse concept. In 2016, she was honoured with the Retail Council of Canada’s exclusive Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the Golden Pencil award in 2014.